6.1 The principles and strategies of effective classroom management that promote positive relationships, cooperation and purposeful learning activities in the classroom;

6.2 How the classroom environment influences learning and promotes positive behavior for all students; and

6.3 How classroom participation supports student commitment.

6.4 The role of students in promoting each other’s learning and recognize the importance of peer relationships in creating a climate of learning;

6.5 Taking responsibility for establishing a positive climate in the classroom and participation in maintaining such a climate in the school as a whole; and

6.6 The expression and use of democratic values in the classroom.

6.7 Maintain a learning community in which students assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision-making and work collaboratively and independently;

6.8 Create a safe and secure classroom climate for all students, by practicing effective listening and group facilitation skills;

6.9 Create a positive classroom climate which is socially, emotionally and physically safe;

6.10 Establish and maintain appropriate standards of behavior;

6.11 Use instructional time effectively; and

6.12 Prepare students for and monitor independent and group work that allows for full and varied participation of all individuals.